Olathe Public Schools Foundation

Organization Overview

Olathe Public Schools Foundation is located in Olathe, KS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B94) the organization is classified as: Parent & Teacher Groups, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Olathe Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Olathe Public Schools Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Olathe Public Schools Foundation has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $2,520,044. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, FOUNDED IN 1997, IS A NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECOGNITIONS FOR THE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF THE OLATHE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE FOUNDATION BRINGS STUDENTS, PARENTS, ALUMNI, SMALL BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS TOGETHER TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN OLATHE SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO BUILD SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OUR SCHOOLS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH MANY COOPERATIVE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE OPSF FACILITATES THE AWARDING OF 50 NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING OLATHE SENIOR STUDENTS. THE SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS RUN THE GAMUT FROM ENDOWED FUNDS FROM ESTATE GIFTS, TO ANNUAL SUPPORT DONATIONS FROM ALUMNI GROUPS AND GRATEFUL FAMILIES.


WITH 29% OF STUDENTS IN OLATHE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOCUSES SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS ON SUPPORTING THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. THROUGH THE FOLLOWING FUNDS, THE OSPF ENSURES THAT EVERY STUDENT HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO BE IN CLASS, READY TO LEARN: STUDENT HEALTH EMERGENCY FUND, WIMMER STUDENT CARE FUND, SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM, HOMELESS OUTREACH FUND, FAMILIES IN NEED (MEALS) FUND, BACKSNACK FOOD PROGRAM (WEEKEND MEALS), MUFFIN FUND (SCHOOL BREAK MEALS); AND COLLEGE NOW (CREDIT EARNED WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL) SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE A.L.L. FUND.


OLATHE STUDENTS BENEFIT WHEN THEIR TEACHERS APPLY FOR OPSF CLASSROOM GRANTS. THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS PAVE THE WAY FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE. TEACHERS IDENTIFY WAYS THEY CAN HELP STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW INCLUDING DECODABLE READERS TO HELP STRUGGLING READERS, IPADS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO MUSIC THERAPY, ENHANCING THE ELEMENTARY MUSIC CURRICULUM WITH THE ADDITION OF TUBANO DRUMS, ROBOTICS KITS TO HELP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MEET THE ROBOTICS CHALLENGE, TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT 21ST CENTURY ACADEMIES, AND SCOOTERS TO ENHANCE THE ELEMENTARY P.E. CURRICULUM.


OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING:TEACHER AND STAFF PROGRAMSSTUDENTS AND PARENTS PROGRAMSCOMMUNITY AND BUSINESS PARTNER PROGRAMSFOUNDATION PROGRAMS


THE OPSF FACILITATES THE AWARDING OF 50 NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING OLATHE SENIOR STUDENTS. THE SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS RUN THE GAMUT FROM ENDOWED FUNDS FROM ESTATE GIFTS, TO ANNUAL SUPPORT DONATIONS FROM ALUMNI GROUPS AND GRATEFUL FAMILIES.


WITH 29% OF STUDENTS IN OLATHE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOCUSES SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS ON SUPPORTING THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. THROUGH THE FOLLOWING FUNDS, THE OSPF ENSURES THAT EVERY STUDENT HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO BE IN CLASS, READY TO LEARN: STUDENT HEALTH EMERGENCY FUND, WIMMER STUDENT CARE FUND, SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM, HOMELESS OUTREACH FUND, FAMILIES IN NEED (MEALS) FUND, BACKSNACK FOOD PROGRAM (WEEKEND MEALS), MUFFIN FUND (SCHOOL BREAK MEALS); AND COLLEGE NOW (CREDIT EARNED WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL) SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE A.L.L. FUND.


OLATHE STUDENTS BENEFIT WHEN THEIR TEACHERS APPLY FOR OPSF CLASSROOM GRANTS. THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS PAVE THE WAY FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE. TEACHERS IDENTIFY WAYS THEY CAN HELP STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW INCLUDING DECODABLE READERS TO HELP STRUGGLING READERS, IPADS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO MUSIC THERAPY, ENHANCING THE ELEMENTARY MUSIC CURRICULUM WITH THE ADDITION OF TUBANO DRUMS, ROBOTICS KITS TO HELP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MEET THE ROBOTICS CHALLENGE, TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT 21ST CENTURY ACADEMIES, AND SCOOTERS TO ENHANCE THE ELEMENTARY P.E. CURRICULUM.


OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING:TEACHER AND STAFF PROGRAMSSTUDENTS AND PARENTS PROGRAMSCOMMUNITY AND BUSINESS PARTNER PROGRAMSFOUNDATION PROGRAMS


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$261,358
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$531,409
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$792,767
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $320,519
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $398,823
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,512,109

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Olathe Public Schools Foundation has awarded $1,085,720 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Olathe, KS

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$520,760

OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Olathe, KS

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$520,760

EPI

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$10,974

EPI

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$10,974

ROONGA INC

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$6,126

ROONGA INC

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$6,126
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Olathe Public Schools Foundation has recieved totaling $176,541.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Olathe Medical Center Inc

Olathe, KS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY WELLNESS

$70,000
Clay Blair Foundation

Lenexa, KS

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$50,000
$21,898
Servant Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$13,000
R A Long Foundation

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE

$10,000
Arvest Foundation

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE OLATHE LEADERSHIP LOWRIDER BIKE CLUB WHICH PROVIDES MENTORSHIP AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL IDENTITIES WHILE REMOVING NEGATIVE ACTIVITIES.

$5,000
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